Mount Patti Marathon 10 km Road Race

10KM RACE EVENT – ROUTE

confluence.
the stretching sight of river Niger flowing to meet River Benue on the
through the edge of the Lokoja traditional area to the right while the left is
community observers. That route takes them into the heart of Lokoja passing
Market where runners will be cheered by volunteers, students, local &
from the Kogi State Polytechnic Gate running through the Lokoja International
The run will start

center of Lokoja via radius.
racers will continue on that path heading towards the post office which is the
be welcomed by the Colonial Military Cemetery just 150meters to the right. The
Treasury in Northern Nigeria, as the runners take a slight left turn, they will
preparanda square round-about which is flanked on the right with the First
right turn backing the confluence as they head into the city center through the
The racers take a

welcomed by the Mount Patti gate.
will proceed up North heading into the mountain where the runners will be
on the left which was established in 1904 by the colonial masters. The runners
the move up approaching Mount Patti, the runner will be welcomed by Lokoja club
junction, runners will take a right turn which takes them up the mountain. As
At the post office

mountain.
the top of Mount Patti are such a grandeur to behold as the try to conquer the
serenity and calmness. The snaky road and many sharp turns that lead to
flourishing Gmelina trees on both sides welcome the runners with an aura of
the journey to Mount Patti from the entrance gate, a boulevard of gigantic and
As they begin

with spectators cheering them like celebrities.
over 100 years old will welcome the runners before the approach the finish line
have been built around 1900 with a big baobab tree just adjacent it said to be
gracefully on top of Mount Patti is the ‘Lord Lugard’s Rest House,’ said to
Sitting

endowed with a beautiful medal and directed to our finish line photo op!
– their names are announced to the crowd by our local celebrity. They are then
marching band as they get to the home stretch! Once they cross the finish line
celebrities – they are cheered on by our hoards of volunteers and local
All race finishers are treated like